Highest governance body's and senior executive's roles in the development, approval, and updating of the organization's purpose, value or mission statements, strategies, policies, and goals related to economic, environmental and social impacts

The direct responsibility for strategy lies with the Chief Executive Officer of Symrise AG, who receives quarterly reports on the progress of all sustainability activities. The Supervisory Board advises and oversees the Executive Board in the management of the company. It is involved in strategy and planning as well as all other decisions of fundamental significance to the company.

The Corporate Compliance unit coordinates our global environmental management. Together with the divisions involved, it develops guidelines and procedural instructions based on the global principles defined by the Executive Board and assesses compliance with legal requirements and obligations.

The Executive Board and the Symrise Sustainability Board define environmental goals that apply for the entire Group.